The final Common Health Challenges course in the Health Care Assistant Diploma Program introduces two specialized areas within Continuing Care: palliative/end of life care and the care of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Throughout this course, students will integrate concepts from previous studies, including diversity in health, healing and caregiving, culturally safe and sensitive care, ethically and legal considerations, head to observations, and personal care and assistance principles. Building on their prior learning, students will continue to deepen their understanding of the Health Care Assistant role in providing holistic and person centered care to diverse clients in various care settings.
Prerequisites
HRCA 2120.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Person centered end of life care. Neurodevelopmental disorders and community living. Diverse perspectives including Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA health perspectives. Culturally sensitive practices that consider diversity factors such culture, ethnicity, generation, socio-economic status, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender identify, gender expression, sexual orientation. Limitations and obligations of the HCA role in end of life care and community living.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42450 |
January 6, 2027 to February 10, 2027 |
Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.